GD bbPress Attachments

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Directory rank vs rivals

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How often this plugin actually ships. A steady rhythm is the maintenance signal a single "last updated" date can't show.

Share of active installs on each version of this plugin · 58% run the current release. Green is the current release; a big slice on older versions is a user base that has stopped updating.

Refined from the date this plugin crossed into its current band.

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1. ★★★★★ toulip

   2.4y ago

   Just installed, adjusted my settings, and everything works as promised!

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2. ★★★★★ Rock Hudson

   5.1y ago

   Perfect for my tasks

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3. ★★★★★ Privacy advocate

   5.3y ago

   It is very flexible, helpful in writing and editing. It is not obvious, but very helpful. This topic was modified 5 years, 2 months ago by Privacy advocate.

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4. ★★★★★ Lọc Nước 365

   5.6y ago

   Bảo dưỡng máy lọc nước Tại nhà Khu Vực Hà Nội Liên hệ ngay: 024 777 999 26 Website: Locnuoc365 com Bảo dưỡng toàn bộ lõi lọc tại nhà khách hàng chỉ với 90K

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5. ★★★★★ cppete2

   5.6y ago

   Thank you! It works good.

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6. ★★★★★ neon67

   5.6y ago

   Great download plugin with bonuses: thumbnails and editable media library! It is necessary to write more; it is not obvious, but it can be a decisive factor for the choice! my recommendations!

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7. ★★★★★ grayson9

   6.5y ago

   Just a quick note. The plugin works well but needs updating. I would have purchased the pro service but why do that when the ree plugin is not even up to date. It’s a little off-putting. Once the free plugin is installed there are bold call to action banners for Pro Service. I have to wonder would I be getting the best performance from the paid service if that’s not up to date either. Food for thought. Otherwise, it would be a 5-star plugin from me.

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8. ★★★★★ fdittmar

   7.5y ago

   No problems with it. Nice job.

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Recent releases and news for this plugin

1. — Version 4.9.4 Edit: Freemius SDK 2.13.1 4.9.4
2. — Version 4.9.3 Fix: issue with composer installation content hash 4.9.3
3. — Version 4.9.2 Fix: server reported upload errors were not handled properly 4.9.2
4. — Version 4.9.1 New: tested with WordPress 6.9 New: tested with bbPress up to 2.6.14 Edit: Freemius SDK 2.13.0 4.9.1
5. — Version 4.9 New: tested with WordPress 6.8 New: tested with bbPress up to 2.6.13 Edit: additional validation and sanitization Edit: various minor tweaks and updates Edit: Freemius SDK 2.12.0 Fix: early triggering of the translation 4.9
6. — Version 4.8 New: integration with Freemius SDK New: option to upgrade to forumToolbox for bbPress Edit: a lot of small PHP code related updates Edit: changes to many of the links nad plugin names Fix: problem with the plugin directo 4.8

5 disclosed vulnerabilities on record for this plugin, all fixed in the current version. Sites on older versions stay exposed until they update.

1. Medium · 6.1 GD bbPress Attachments <= 4.7.2 - Reflected Cross-Site Scripting ↗
   2024-11-19 CVE-2024-11278 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') Affects <= 4.7.2 Patched in 4.7.3
2. Medium · 5.5 GD bbPress Attachments <= 4.3.1 - Authenticated (Administrator+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting ↗
   2022-12-05 CVE-2022-45816 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') Affects <= 4.3.1 Patched in 4.4
3. Medium · 6.4 GD bbPress Attachments <= 2.5 - Stored Cross-Site Scripting ↗
   2018-05-14 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') Affects <= 2.5 Patched in 2.6
4. High · 7.2 GD bbPress Attachments < 2.3 - Directory Traversal ↗
   2015-07-09 CVE-2015-5482 Improper Control of Filename for Include/Require Statement in PHP Program ('PHP Remote File Inclusion') Affects < 2.3 Patched in 2.3
5. Medium · 6.1 GD bbPress Attachments < 2.3 - Reflected Cross-Site Scripting ↗
   2015-07-08 CVE-2015-5481 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') Affects < 2.3 Patched in 2.3

Automated install-time checks, tested on PHP 8.1.12 · WP 7.0.1

Translated into 69 languages, 3 at 90% or more

Plus 45 more locales with partial translations.

Growth timeline

Install-tier crossings we have observed, and how long each tier took to outgrow

1. 2026-03-21 7K+ → 6K+ down after 2 days in tier
2. 2026-03-19 6K+ → 7K+ up after 1 days in tier
3. 2026-03-18 7K+ → 6K+ down after 1 days in tier
4. 2026-03-17 6K+ → 7K+ up after 2 days in tier
5. 2026-03-15 7K+ → 6K+ down after 1 days in tier
6. 2026-03-14 6K+ → 7K+ up after 3 days in tier
7. 2026-03-11 7K+ → 6K+ down after 1 days in tier
8. 2026-03-10 6K+ → 7K+ up after 5 days in tier

Competes with

The plugins that solve the same job, ranked by shared tags then reach, closest match first. The letter on the right is each plugin's health grade (A best, F worst).

• File Upload Types by WPForms 40K+ installs · 3.9★ · 2 shared tags B
• Media Deduper 9K+ installs · 3.9★ · 2 shared tags B
• GD bbPress Tools 1K+ installs · 3.8★ · 2 shared tags B
• Default Media Uploader View 600+ installs · 4.4★ · 2 shared tags D
• I Increase upload file size & Maximum Execution Time limit 300+ installs · 3.9★ · 2 shared tags D
• powerSearch for bbPress 100+ installs · 4.0★ · 2 shared tags B

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GD bbPress Attachments: 6K+ active installs, 4.3★ (26 reviews). Plugin Pulse (WP Mayor), as of 2026-08-29. https://plugins.wpmayor.com/plugin/gd-bbpress-attachments